15. You understand, Lord!Remember me and act on my behalf.Bring judgment on those who torment me.In your mercy, spare my life.Consider how I’m insulted on your account.
16. When your words turned up, I feasted on them;and they became my joy, the delight of my heart,because I belong to you,Lord God of heavenly forces.
17. I didn’t join the festive occasions;I took no delight in them.I sat alonebecause your hand was upon meand you had filled me with curses.
18. Why am I always in pain?Why is my wound incurable,so far beyond healing?You have become for me as unreliableas a spring gone dry!